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Bloom Energy has expanded its agreement with Oracle to supply up to 2.8 gigawatts of fuel cell capacity, as demand for power surges alongside the rapid growth of artificial intelligence workloads.
Under the deal, an initial 1.2 gigawatts of capacity has already been contracted, with deployment currently underway and expected to continue into next year.
The agreement highlights the increasing pressure on energy infrastructure as AI-driven data centers scale up, requiring faster and more reliable power solutions. Bloom Energy said its fuel cell systems can be deployed more quickly than traditional power infrastructure, helping reduce project timelines and associated risks.
Mahesh Thiagarajan said the partnership will help meet rising energy demands across Oracle’s cloud infrastructure operations in the United States.
Fuel cells generate electricity through chemical reactions rather than combustion, offering a cleaner alternative to conventional power sources. Depending on the fuel used, they can produce fewer emissions, with byproducts such as water and heat.
The announcement also includes previously disclosed warrant arrangements issued by Bloom Energy to Oracle as part of their broader partnership.
Shares of Bloom Energy rose sharply in extended trading following the news, reflecting investor optimism around the company’s role in supporting next-generation AI infrastructure.
Under the deal, an initial 1.2 gigawatts of capacity has already been contracted, with deployment currently underway and expected to continue into next year.
The agreement highlights the increasing pressure on energy infrastructure as AI-driven data centers scale up, requiring faster and more reliable power solutions. Bloom Energy said its fuel cell systems can be deployed more quickly than traditional power infrastructure, helping reduce project timelines and associated risks.
Mahesh Thiagarajan said the partnership will help meet rising energy demands across Oracle’s cloud infrastructure operations in the United States.
Fuel cells generate electricity through chemical reactions rather than combustion, offering a cleaner alternative to conventional power sources. Depending on the fuel used, they can produce fewer emissions, with byproducts such as water and heat.
The announcement also includes previously disclosed warrant arrangements issued by Bloom Energy to Oracle as part of their broader partnership.
Shares of Bloom Energy rose sharply in extended trading following the news, reflecting investor optimism around the company’s role in supporting next-generation AI infrastructure.
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